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Kansas State University is estimated to lose $35 million in revenue by July 31, caused by its move to remote instruction and limited operations attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. K-State President Richard Myers on Wednesday outlined a fiscal plan for the university moving forward that includes a hiring freeze, salary cuts for top administrators and [...]

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Though not officially released, a leaked draft document of Riley County’s plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions indicates the county could see most activities return to normal by the end of June. Riley County health and safety officials said in their Wednesday coronavirus press conference that they were awaiting the governor’s announcement of her re-opening plan [...]

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The first meeting of the 24-member Manhattan Area Regional Recovery Task Force was held Wednesday. Members of the task force were generally united around the idea of consistent communication, noting the messaging businesses receive from elected officials and the local health departments must be uniform, a point echoed by Downtown Manhattan, Inc. Executive Director Gina [...]

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Riley County will still hold in-person polling this election season, but officials encourage residents to vote by mail in anticipation of congestion. Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo says he has no authority to run the 2020 primary and general elections entirely by mail amid public gathering concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the [...]

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USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Schools have announced the two principals for its early learning centers. Abbie Wedel will serve as principal at Eugene Field. Stephanie Kabriel will serve as principal at College Hill. The two will begin their new roles with the district on July 20. Wedel is currently a preschool teacher at College Hill, a [...]

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The Manhattan Fire Department is starting its annual fire hydrant maintenance program this week. Hydrants will be flowing and getting painted throughout the city from now until late fall. Flowing occurs every year to ensure proper operation and to flush out water lines. If you notice yellow or rust-colored water in your home after crews [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday including child abuse and domestic battery. The Riley County Police Department lists nine total counts against 33-year-old Aaron Finch, who was arrested at his home in south Manhattan. Finch is charged with child abuse, battery, domestic battery and aggravated child endangerment. He also faces two counts [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday including child abuse and domestic battery. The Riley County Police Department lists nine total counts against 33-year-old Aaron Finch, who was arrested at his home in south Manhattan. Finch is charged with child abuse, battery, domestic battery and aggravated child endangerment. He also faces two counts [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday including child abuse and domestic battery. The Riley County Police Department lists nine total counts against 33-year-old Aaron Finch, who was arrested at his home in south Manhattan. Finch is charged with child abuse, battery, domestic battery and aggravated child endangerment. He also faces two counts [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday including child abuse and domestic battery. The Riley County Police Department lists nine total counts against 33-year-old Aaron Finch, who was arrested at his home in south Manhattan. Finch is charged with child abuse, battery, domestic battery and aggravated child endangerment. He also faces two counts [...]

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